Luke 16:14

The Passion Translation

Now, the Jewish religious leaders listening to Jesus were lovers of money. They laughed at what he said and mocked his teachings,

Cross References

Luke 23:35

A great crowd gathered to watch what was happening. The religious leaders sneered at Jesus and mocked him, saying, “Look at this man! What kind of ‘chosen Messiah’ is this? He pretended to save others, but he can’t even save himself!”

Luke 20:47

And for an offering they will pray long religious prayers at the homes of widows, cheating them out of their very livelihood. Beware of them all, because one day the Judge will strip them of honor, and judge them severely.”

Luke 12:15

Speaking to the people, Jesus continued, “Be alert and guard your heart from greed and from always wishing for what you don’t have. For your life can never be measured by the amount of things you possess.”

Jeremiah 8:10

Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to those who will take over the land. From the smallest to the greatest, they are all greedy for corrupt profits; priest and prophet alike, they all practice deceit.

Jeremiah 6:13

“From the smallest to the greatest, they are greedy for corrupt profits; prophet and priest alike, they all practice deceit.

Isaiah 56:11

They’re greedy dogs that never eat enough. And the shepherds have no discernment; they follow their own desires. Every last one of them seeks his own profit.

Hebrews 11:36

Others were mocked and experienced the most severe beating with whips; they were in chains and imprisoned.

2 Timothy 3:2

People will be self-centered lovers of themselves and obsessed with money. They will boast of great things as they strut around in their arrogant pride and mock all that is right. They will ignore their own families. They will be ungrateful and ungodly.

Luke 8:53

They laughed at him, knowing for certain that she had died.

Matthew 23:13

“Great sorrow awaits you religious scholars and you Pharisees—such frauds and pretenders! You do all you can to keep people from experiencing the reality of heaven’s kingdom realm. Not only do you refuse to enter in, you also forbid anyone else from entering in!

Ezekiel 33:31

They all flock to you to sit at your feet as my people. They listen to your words, but they will not act on them. Instead, they express genuine devotion to Yahweh, but their hearts are set on cheating others.

Isaiah 53:3

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of deep sorrows who was no stranger to suffering and grief. We hid our faces from him in disgust and considered him a nobody, not worthy of respect.

Psalm 119:51

No matter how bitterly the proud mockers speak against me, I refuse to budge from your precepts.

Matthew 9:24

He told them, “You must leave, for the little girl is not dead; she’s only asleep.” Then everyone began to ridicule him.